In brief
A missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi militia struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, killing 14 people and injuring more than 300. CCTV footage captured the instant the missile slammed into the airport, showing passengers and staff scrambling for cover. In addition to the airport, the Houthis also targeted oil facilities and other sites across Saudi Arabia, raising fears that all Saudi airspace could be unsafe. The attack marks a sharp escalation in the ongoing regional conflict and threatens the safety of international travel in the Middle East.
Two strikes on Riyadh’s international airport last Saturday left 14 dead and over 300 injured. CCTV cameras inside King Khalid International captured the moment when a missile hit the building, showing a wave of panic as passengers and staff rushed for cover.
The attack was claimed by Yemen’s Houthi militia, who warned airlines that Saudi airspace could become a target. They also struck oil facilities and other airports in eastern Saudi Arabia, signalling a sharp escalation of hostilities in the region.
Local officials have urged caution for travellers, while the international community watches closely as tensions rise over security for air travel and the stability of the Middle East.
